I used this for both a Teen and then a Youth project. The kids in the youth group were 5 - 9 and the teens were 9 - 13 and they all loved it. They all had great ideas, did different things. Took their time and had fun with it. I wish more came with it. Because 12 just doesn't seem to be enough. 18 or 24 pack would be better. Need more projects like this!! And color laces too!